Shopping in Ginza for Tokyoite use in their daily lives & Handmade chopsticks experience
Joined 2023
The biggest advantage of having me as your private guide is that I can simulate life as if I were a local. For example, we can show you the tools and fashions that Japanese people use in their daily lives. You will be captivated by the delicate and hospitable lineup of Japanese products. And don't worry about getting lost in the complex train lines; you can explore Tokyo like a local, using the subway and other means.
Itinerary
This itinerary can be customized to meet your needs and preferences. Send me a message with your requests!
Meeting Point
Your hotel
- I may not be able to pick you up if the hotel is far from the center of Tokyo.
Handmade chopsticks experience
Chopsticks have been the preferred utensil in the kitchens and on the tables of East Asia. Although they share the same basic shape across the region, there are subtle but important differences in materials and designs between countries.
Traditional Japanese chopsticks are made of coated or polished wood. A lacquer called "urushi", derived from tree sap, is the traditional coating with synthetic resins also being used in modern times. Polished chopsticks are uncoated to highlight the natural wood grain. Japanese chopsticks are pointier than in other countries as there are many dishes which benefit from higher precision, such as those with lots of small fish bones.
Let’s make your own chopsticks from the selection of the wood! It must be a great memorize with your lovely Japan travel.
Ginza shopping
Muji flagship store
Itoya; Founded in 1904, Itoya is a long-established stationery shop and a landmark in Ginza
Head back to the hotel
Ending Point
Your hotel or city center
Want to personalize this tour?
This tour can be customized to meet your needs and preferences. Click below to send me a message with your requests.
Inclusions & Exclusions
Guide fee
Pick up your hotel (depends on the location)
The fee for handmade chopsticks
-The minimum fee is 3000yen per person, the additional fee will be charged depends on the wood you selected
Transportation fee for you and the guide
Lunch or snacks if you have
Tour Important Information
The following can be changed flexibly up to a week before the tour if the guide is available. Please send a message in advance.
-The meeting time
-Duration of stay
#Tour Important Information
1. We mainly use public transportation in this tour. In Japan, unfortunately you cannot purchase the tickets or add money on IC card for public transportation by credit cards.
Please have a cash ,the cost for this tour is approximately 1000 yen per person.
Just in case, we sometimes we take a taxi due to the situation and kindly ask you to pay the fee at the moment.
2. I’d kindly ask you to pay my transportation fee, entrance fee, and lunch if we have.
The transportation fee costs 2000yen.Please pay it on cash at the beginning of the tour.
3. This tour involves a lot of walking, so make sure to wear comfortable shoes.
4. Please let me know in advance if you have any food allergies or other dietary restrictions.
Important message from the supplier
Basically the tour will be ended by 7:00pm.
Night tours are not available.
Cancellation Policy
- Free cancellation - 8 days prior to meeting time
- 50% Refund - 3 to 7 days prior to meeting time
- No Refund - Within 2 day(s) prior to meeting time
Joined 2023
About Tour Guide Mai N.
Hi,
I have taken over 100 tourists on in-depth local explorations of Tokyo. My specialties are gourmet food and seasonal events. Temples and shrines are great, but why don't you come and enjoy the scenery and cuisine that Japanese people are crazy about these days?
Besides being a guide,I also study architecture as a hobby over the past several years.
That’s why I registered on this platform to create an original tour featuring architecture and latest trends for local.
Historical Japanese structures such as World Heritage is amazing, but
Japan has many wonderful contemporary structures like shrines and museums, which is designed by various architects.I hope to show them with my tour.
I was born in Hokkaido and it's been about 10 years since I moved to Tokyo area.
I have always had a strong admiration for Tokyo, and have been exploring various attractive spots around the city.
That's why I'll not only guide you to the main tourist spots ,but also arrange unique experience according to your preference :)
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Traveling gives me a chance to get to know how other people live, their culture, and discovering new places . This is why I work as a guide, my goal is to give guests a real "local experience"--like what I've experienced on my travels so far.
Don't worry if you are not good at English.
Unfortunately, I can only speak Japanese and English, but I will do my best to make your tour as satisfying as possible using gestures and various other ideas.
Hope to see you soon!
Reviews
Ana P.
“Birthday celebration tour at Tokyo Team Lab Planets”
I came to Japan from Lausanne, Switzerland solo to celebrate my birthday. Two weeks ago, I have decided to visited Tokyo Team Lab Planets, so I contacted Mai. Mai, promptly answered my email, and was very helpful and willing to take me to Team Lab Planets. Mai, was very professional, and she arrived on time cautiously asked me everything I want during my Team Lab visit. Mai, was very friendly, and she took various beautiful pictures of me! After, we finished our tour she wanted to take me to Shibuya to get Hachiko souvenirs items. Mai, is a wonderful person, and I am so grateful and blessed to have spent my birthday with her. I highly recommend Mai touring services, and I must say that you will be honored to be have Mai showing Tokyo to you. Thank you very much Mai for the amazing time at Tokyo Team Lab Planets…
Mai N.
Thank you so much for your review. It was amazing day for me as well, and was my greatest pleasure to share time on your special day. Enjoy the rest of your stay in Japan :) I hope to see you again someday!
Myrna D.
“Shinjuku n Shibuya tour”
Mai San our guide was very nice and accommodating. She took us to where we wanted to go and to places where she thought we would enjoy. We were able to experience riding the subway. Our lunch and afternoon snacks were very good too.
Mai N.
It was really nice meeting you three yesterday. Thank you so much for your lovely comment. I'm glad you enjoyed the tour. I definitely recommend visiting Japan again in the spring. I hope I can travel to Mt. Fuji and other places with you guys again someday!
Gina D.
“Mai is a wonderful person!”
So, I messed our tour up by spraining my ankle. My husband and I were trying to make it to our meet up but my ankle was getting to the point where walking was getting impossible. Mai went out of her way to come get us, help us get a taxi back to the hotel and even into and up to the room. She then went even further out of her way to obtain for us some Totoro Cream Puffs and some seashell Hina dolls which will be treasured! I cannot strongly recommend Mai enough.
Mai N.
Thank you so much for your review! I was really looking forward to exploring Tokyo together but it can’t be helped. The most priority thing is that you get better ASAP! I hope the Puffs and Hina dolls make you feel like you're exploring Tokyo with me, even just a little. It was really nice to meeting you!I hope to see you again someday.
$116/ per group
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